Weekly Safety Report: Car Found in Waterway and Multivehicle Crash Cause Delays in Port Jervis, NY

Two incidents occurred in Port Jervis, New York this week. The first incident involved firefighters finding a car in a waterway behind High Street. No injuries were reported, and the investigation was handed over to the local police. The second incident was a multivehicle crash on I-84 east, resulting in the closure of a four-mile stretch from the Pennsylvania state line into Port Jervis. Several people sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the eastbound lanes are expected to remain closed until 7 p.m.

Firefighters find car in waterway in Port Jervis

News 1212-27-2023

Firefighters discovered a car in a waterway behind High Street in Port Jervis. The car was located during an investigation prompted by a crash reported at North and East Main streets. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and a towing company was called to remove the vehicle. The Port Jervis police have taken over the investigation.

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• Firefighters find car in waterway in Port Jervis

I-84 east still closed after multivehicle crash in Port Jervis

News 1212-26-2023

A multivehicle crash occurred on I-84 east in Port Jervis, resulting in the closure of a four-mile stretch from the Pennsylvania state line. The crash involved several cars and tractor-trailers near the Mountain Road exit. Multiple individuals sustained injuries that were not life-threatening. Emergency vehicles were dispatched to the scene, and both sides of the highway were initially closed. The westbound lanes reopened, but the eastbound lanes are expected to remain closed until 7 p.m. Traffic congestion is heavy in the area.

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